Teen violence: Gilbert town leaders address community concerns over crimes involving juveniles

Teen violence has become a issue of concern for people in the East Valley in recent months, especially following an incident that led to the death of a teen in Queen Creek. On Jan. 18, Gilbert town officials talked about the issue to address concerned raised by various members of the community.

Teen violence: Gilbert leaders address worries
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As the East Valley is rocked by various violent incidents involving teens, town officials in Gilbert spoke out today in an effort to address mounting community worries on the matter. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas reports.

Teen violence: PD chief talks about investigations
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As Gilbert continues to deal with the fallout connected with teen violence, the town's police chief is speaking out about the ongoing investigation. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas reports.

Teen violence: Gilbert assault suspect arrested again in connection with separate attack

An 18-year-old who was arrested in connection with a teen violence incident in Gilbert has been arrested once again, this time by police in another East Valley city.

Queen Creek Police Chief addresses teen violence
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FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas details Queen Creek police Chief Randy Brice's address on Wednesday regarding the teen violence plaguing the town and surrounding cities in the East Valley.

Gilbert HOA not allowing orange ribbons to honor Preston Lord
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Orange ribbons dot the streets of south Gilbert to honor the life of Preston Lord. He's the 16-year-old boy who was beaten to death last fall at a Halloween party. You'll find the ribbons in a lot of places, except for one gated community.

Teen violence suspect arrested for unrelated case
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A man who has been arrested in connection with a violent incident that left a teenager injured at a Gilbert parking lot has been arrested in connection with a separate incident.

AZ teen violence suspect appears in court
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Garrett Bagshaw, 19, is accused of assaulting a teenage boy in San Tan Valley last November. Bagshaw was arrested last week in Mesa. He is accused of aggravated assault.

Gilbert teen violence: Town rocked by ‘Gilbert Goons' controversy

The investigation will determine if the so-called ‘Gilbert Goons’ can be classified as a criminal street gang under Arizona law.

Concerned parents speak at Chandler City Council meeting
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The death of 16-year-old Preston Lord at a Halloween party in Queen Creek has put a lot of attention and pressure on East Valley police departments to investigate teen violence cases.

Gilbert teen violence: Victim's mother speaks out after 4 were arrested for assault, robbery at In-N-Out

"Innocent victims that have been attacked have kind of just come forward, and it just raised awareness," said the victim's mother. "I think it may have put pressure on the police department to take initiative and reopen these cases that, quite frankly, should never have been closed."

Gilbert teen violence: Arrests made in connection with violent August parking lot incident

Authorities in Gilbert say they've made 4 arrests in connection with a violent incident that happened at a parking lot in the East Valley town in August 2023. Two of the suspects are juveniles and 2 are adults.

Mom of Gilbert teen violence victim speaks
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As police in Gilbert continue to investigate and arrest people in connection with a spate of teen violence incidents, FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas caught up with the mother of one of the victims.

Gilbert teen violence: More incidents under probe
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As the East Valley town continues to deal with the controversy surrounding teen violence, police officials are asking for help in identifying suspects. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.

Here's why officers are looking at if the so-called 'Gilbert Goons' are a classified criminal street gang

Following acts of teen violence in the community, parents have voiced their concerns about the so-called “Gilbert Goons." While law enforcement has yet to publicly name anyone as a member, the Gilbert Police Department is considering whether the group can be classified as a criminal street gang.

'Gilbert Goons': Are they a classified criminal street gang?
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Following acts of teen violence in the community, parents have voiced their concerns about the so-called ?Gilbert Goons." While law enforcement has yet to publicly name anyone as a member, the Gilbert Police Department is considering whether the group can be classified as a criminal street gang.

Several arrested in connection to teen's East Valley assault
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Arrests have been made in connection with an assault and robbery incident in Gilbert last year. "This investigation is ongoing. This investigation is independent and separate from Queen Creek's investigation into the death of Preston Lord," Gilbert Police said.